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Out of an abundance of caution, and as part of a careful reopening, the Virginia Holocaust Museum will require masks for entry to the museum. We are also asking guests to sign a mandatory waiver and register to enter the museum, which can be done here.

As a safety precaution, we will limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. And, once in the museum, please practice safe social distancing. Signs and floormats have been placed throughout the museum to remind our guests of spacing.

Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am–5pm

Closed Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve and New Years Day.
The VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.

Admission

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is always free and open to the public. At this time we are asking guests to register online prior to entering the museum.

Parking

Free parking is provided for museum guests in our lot on Cary Street
Buses may park in the overflow parking on Dock Street.

Visiting Guidelines

Out of an abundance of caution, and as part of a careful reopening, the Virginia Holocaust Museum will require masks for entry to the museum. We are also asking guests to sign a mandatory waiver and register to enter the museum, which can be done online. As a safety precaution, we will limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. And, once in the museum, please practice safe social distancing. Signs and floormats have been placed throughout the museum to remind our guests of spacing.

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Exhibit | Concerts | Conversations

Violins of Hope is a collection of violins that survived the Holocaust. Violins from the collection will be on exhibit at three locations in Richmond; they will be played in concert; and their stories will be shared in lectures and various educational programs.

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A Community Collaboration to Educate and Inspire

Student Art Contest

We Remember

For the 2020-2021 art contest students were asked to use the Museum’s collection. They watched survivor interviews, read about survivors’ lives and looked at their family photos to show us how the stories of local survivors have impacted and affected them.

There were 53 entries into the competition with over 20 schools represented.

View 2021 Winners

White Rose Student Research Contest

Submission Deadline:
November 30, 2021

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is pleased to announce its newest student opportunity, The White Rose Student Research Contest, open to 8th-12th grade students. The 2021 contest theme is:

PROPAGANDA

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We honor and remember the legacy of the trailblazing U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who recently passed away. A role model, leader and champion of women’s rights and justice, she is featured in our permanent exhibit, The American Jewish Hall of Fame, which honors great achievements in all fields of endeavor for 50 years (1969-2019).

Jewish-American Hall of Fame

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Speakers Bureau

Educate through the experiences of survivors.

You can now have a survivor speak to your students/group via Zoom.

To request a survivor speaker please click the Learn More button below.

The Holocaust

Cambodia

Rwanda

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Stories of 9 diplomats
who were recognized as
“Righteous Among the Nations."

Beyond Duty

Now through Spring 2021

New Layer

In partnership with the Embassy of Israel,
the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
and Yad Vashem

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Auschwitz
Oswiecim

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Auschwitz/Oswiecim is a an exhibit produced by the
Virginia Holocaust Museum.

Designed as a commemoration to local survivors who endured
this notorious camp, it serves to the illustrate its significance
within Nazi ideology.

On view in Upstairs Gallery

Group Tours

For groups 10 or more, the VHM provides docent-led tours of the exhibits. Guided ours must be scheduled in advance and are offered for groups Grade 6 and up.

Resources for Students

Holocaust History FAQs

Interactive Timeline

Suggested Reading for Educators

Professional Development Opportunities

Lesson Plans

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31 Aug

Son of Holocaust Survivor flies Afghan Refugees to US

Story courtesy of Jewish Telegraphic Agency Written by Gabe Friedman Last week, Delta Airlines pilot Alexander Kahn flew hundreds of Afghan refugees from Germany to
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27 Aug

Manuel Loupassi, has passed away

We are saddening to learn of the passing of Manuel Loupassi. Manuel was a pillar in the Richmond restaurant business as well as a selfless
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12 Jul

Richmond Times Dispatch Editorial

Our Executive Director Samuel Asher shares how the Virginia Holocaust Museum is countering antisemitism through exhibits like Violins of Hope, and teaching many visitors, teachers
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Over the past three months, the stories of the Violins of Hope were shared across the Commonwealth. Thank you to al… https://t.co/ztd6b892y7 5 hours ago
RT @AuschwitzMuseum: 27 October 1938 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Beppy Abrahamson, was born in Amsterdam. She was deported to #Auschwitz and… https://t.co/RwN7AoOEye 4 hours ago
Today is the last day to see the Violins of Hope before the exhibit closes at 5 p.m. Experience their remarkable st… https://t.co/rjHAul4WOb 3 days ago

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Learn more about the Holocaust by viewing our collection.

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Out of an abundance of caution, and as part of a careful reopening, the Virginia Holocaust Museum will require masks for entry to the museum. We are also asking guests to sign a mandatory waiver and register to enter the museum, which can be done here.

As a safety precaution, we will limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. And, once in the museum, please practice safe social distancing. Signs and floormats have been placed throughout the museum to remind our guests of spacing.

Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am–5pm

Closed Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve and New Years Day.
The VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.

Admission

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is always free and open to the public. At this time we are asking guests to register online prior to entering the museum.

Parking

Free parking is provided for museum guests in our lot on Cary Street
Buses may park in the overflow parking on Dock Street.

Location

2000 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223

Visiting Guidelines

Upcoming Events

Ways to Support

Due to your generous support the Virginia Holocaust Museum is able to remain free and open to the public.

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Museum News

Son of Holocaust Survivor flies Afghan Refugees to US

Manuel Loupassi, has passed away

Richmond Times Dispatch Editorial

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Welcome to the

Our Collection

Learn more about the Holocaust by viewing our collection.

Hours

Out of an abundance of caution, and as part of a careful reopening, the Virginia Holocaust Museum will require masks for entry to the museum. We are also asking guests to sign a mandatory waiver and register to enter the museum, which can be done here.

As a safety precaution, we will limit the number of guests in the museum at one time. And, once in the museum, please practice safe social distancing. Signs and floormats have been placed throughout the museum to remind our guests of spacing.

Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday & Sunday: 11am–5pm

Closed Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve and New Years Day. The VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.

Admission

The Virginia Holocaust Museum is always free and open to the public. At this time we are asking guests to register online prior to entering the museum.

Parking

Free parking is provided for museum guests in our lot on Cary Street Buses may park in the overflow parking on Dock Street.

Location

2000 East Cary Street Richmond, Virginia 23223

Visiting Guidelines

Upcoming Events

Ways to Support

Due to your generous support the Virginia Holocaust Museum is able to remain free and open to the public.

Membership

Donate

Volunteer

Museum News

Son of Holocaust Survivor flies Afghan Refugees to US

Manuel Loupassi, has passed away

Richmond Times Dispatch Editorial

Let's catch up!

Take Our Survey

Have a Question?

Recent Tweets

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Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am–5pm

Closed Easter, First Day of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Eve and New Years Day.
The VHM closes at 1PM the day before Thanksgiving.

Free parking is provided for museum guests in our lot on Cary Street
Buses may park in the overflow parking on Dock Street.

2000 East Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223